Richard MarkusDr. Richard Markus is the assistant of the development director and global technical sales coordinator with Biomin.From the AuthorAntibiotic-Free MeatNovel growth promoters replacing AGPs in poultry feedAGP replacement increasingly defines the global poultry market. From a performance perspective, several feed additives available today can effectively serve modern poultry production and generate profits.Antibiotic-Free MeatAntibiotic usage trends promote new ways to raise pigsRegional disparity in antibiotic growth promotion (AGP) use reveals longer-term trends toward AGP replacement while new research suggests diminishing returns. The rise of natural growth promoters will outpace antibiotic growth promoters by a factor of 2 to 1 through 2030. From a performance perspective, several natural feed additives can effectively serve modern livestock production and generate profits.HomePig feed fumonisin contamination reduces health, performanceFumonisins have been detected in various feed commodities in different parts of the world and together with deoxynivalenol, are considered as one of the most frequently occurring contaminants of animal feed. They can reduce pig health, performance and profitability.Page 1 of 1